The Children's Hospital at Westmead

The Children's Hospital at Westmead The Children's Hospital at Westmead is the largest paediatric centre for care and treatment in NSW, providing specialised treatment to sick children.
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The Children’s Hospital at Westmead’s social media accounts are aligned with the Hospital’s key values and are focused on engaging audiences in conveying health messages and information regarding activities (including entertainment) as well as for fundraising purposes. We welcome and encourage our followers to engage with this page and content we share through open discussion,

questions and feedback but ask that posts by users are relevant and respectful. Content on this page is monitored by The Children’s Hospital at Westmead staff, and we reserve the right to remove posts that are:

• Offensive, divisive, aggressive, abusive, defamatory or intolerant
• Fraudulent, deceptive, misleading or unlawful
• Trolling, or deliberately derailing discussions
• Off-topic or business-related
• Violates the intellectual property right of another individual or entity
• Spamming in nature
• Commercial solicitation or solicitation of donations
• Uses obscene or offensive language

For further details, please read The Children’s Hospital at Westmead’s social media policy. Available athttp://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/_policies/pdf/2015-9000.pdf

Congratulations to Professor Elizabeth Elliott AO, newly appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)! Professor ...
12/06/2026

Congratulations to Professor Elizabeth Elliott AO, newly appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)!

Professor Elliott is a Consultant Paediatrician at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network and Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health at the University of Sydney. This honour recognises her outstanding contributions to paediatric medicine, women’s health, and advancing medical and social understanding of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).

Leading FASD research, Elizabeth and her team have helped transform awareness of the impacts of alcohol exposure during pregnancy. Their research has been instrumental in developing the world’s first national strategic action plan as well as Australia’s national diagnostic guidelines for this preventable condition. Thanks to Elizabeth and her team, a statewide assessment service for FASD was also established at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead in 2012.

Elizabeth has also made significant contributions to improving care for children with rare diseases, establishing the Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit in 1993, and providing vital national data to guide research priorities and clinical services for children across the country.

This recognition celebrates a career dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in Australia and beyond.

Today is International Day of Play. Play is an important part of helping children and young people feel safe, supported ...
11/06/2026

Today is International Day of Play.

Play is an important part of helping children and young people feel safe, supported and understood throughout their healthcare journey.

Across our hospitals, Child Life Therapists like Neesha use therapeutic play, education and emotional support to help reduce fear and anxiety, while building confidence and connection.

From virtual reality and sensory tools to distraction techniques and meaningful moments of choice, these interactions can make a big difference for children and families.

A reminder that play isn’t just fun – it’s an important part of care.

Lucas was one of the children cared for by Dr Prerna Samtani during her fellowship in general medicine. Born prematurel...
10/06/2026

Lucas was one of the children cared for by Dr Prerna Samtani during her fellowship in general medicine.

Born prematurely at 33 weeks, Lucas was later diagnosed with severe cerebral palsy and epilepsy. As a General Medicine Fellow, Dr Samtani played an important role in helping coordinate his care and support his family through multiple hospital admissions, working closely with specialist, nursing and allied health teams.

Today, Lucas continues to receive care closer to home while remaining connected to specialist services at our hospital.

Across the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, teams are working every day to deliver world-class care, research and treatment for children - helping create brighter futures across NSW and beyond.

This Sydney Sick Kids Appeal, your donation to Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation can help support children and families, like Lucas’, and the dedicated teams caring for them.

Read Lucas’ story below.

What an incredible show of support for the children, young people and families we care for across our Network. Thank you...
09/06/2026

What an incredible show of support for the children, young people and families we care for across our Network.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Gold Dinner such a success.

WHAT A DAY l From special visits and fun activities to incredible community support, Sydney Sick Kids Day was one to rem...
09/06/2026

WHAT A DAY l From special visits and fun activities to incredible community support, Sydney Sick Kids Day was one to remember.

Thank you to everyone who supported the day and helped create so many meaningful moments across our Network. It was wonderful to see the community come together in support of children, young people and their families.

06/06/2026

Payton was born with cataracts in both eyes. Undergoing her first surgery at just ten weeks old, she went on to having another four surgeries all before the age of 2.

Now four years old, Payton is able to see with high-prescription glasses. Alongside attending regular checks at the eye clinic, she’s busy being able to do all the things she loves including swimming, gymnastics, dancing, and attending preschool.

Mum Maddie says, “At first, we weren’t sure whether Payton would ever be able to see. But we’ve been blessed to have an amazing team look after her. Now we have the knowledge and confidence in knowing how to care for Payton’s eyes so her vision can improve for the long term”.

Smart, brave, fearless, and very educated about her eyes, Payton is wishing everyone a very happy Orthoptics Awareness Week 👀💫

We bid farewell to six-month-old Sawong Kevin earlier this week as he headed home to Papua New Guinea after spending the...
05/06/2026

We bid farewell to six-month-old Sawong Kevin earlier this week as he headed home to Papua New Guinea after spending the first months of life in hospital.

Sawong was born joined by the chest and abdomen to his twin brother Tom. As their condition was rare and very serious, the boys were urgently transferred to Sydney for specialist care. Sadly, despite every effort, Tom did not survive as his condition was very severe.

Over the six months, Sawong has grown stronger, smiling brighter and reaching milestones that once felt out of reach.

Head of Transplant Surgery, Dr Gordon Thomas, who led the separation surgery said, “One of the highlights of our day is visiting him. When we see him smiling and playing, it reminds us why this work matters so much. To know he now has the chance to grow up and live a full and happy life is incredibly special for everyone involved”.

Sawong’s return marks a significant and hopeful next step for him and his family after many months of care, courage, and resilience.

Can you spot some crazy socks? 🧦Across the Network, our doctors stepped out in style for Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day, bringin...
05/06/2026

Can you spot some crazy socks? 🧦

Across the Network, our doctors stepped out in style for Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day, bringing colour, creativity, and a well-deserved moment to pause. From sharing a slice of pizza to catching up with colleagues, it was a chance to connect, unwind, and check in on each other’s wellbeing.

Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day is about starting important conversations and breaking down the stigma around mental health for doctors. It also marks the beginning of Wellbeing Week, a calendar full of opportunities to recharge, including shared meals, dessert, a parkrun, trivia night, and plenty of moments to connect with peers.

At Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, we’re committed to supporting our people. Staff and their immediate families have access to free, confidential support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available 24/7.

As we mark World Environment Day, our new hospital buildings at The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW) and Sydney Chi...
05/06/2026

As we mark World Environment Day, our new hospital buildings at The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW) and Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick represent a key milestone in our journey to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2035. The new buildings are fully electrified, with our car park solar PV system at CHW generating close to 700,000MWh of electricity each year.

Our food waste projects have diverted over 50 tonnes of food waste from landfill - a reduction of 90 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. Our decommissioning of nitrous will prevent at least 500 tonnes of carbon emissions and eliminate ongoing leakage of a gas that persists in the atmosphere for nearly a century.

We are committed to tackling the challenges ahead and seizing the opportunities that will secure the future health and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Influenza (flu) is serious but isn’t as scary if you’re vaccinated. A flu vaccine offers you and your child the best pro...
03/06/2026

Influenza (flu) is serious but isn’t as scary if you’re vaccinated.

A flu vaccine offers you and your child the best protection from serious illness. The yearly flu vaccine is recommended for everyone aged six months and over.

The traditional flu vaccine is free for children aged 6 months to under 5 years, Aboriginal children aged 6 months and over, and children with serious health conditions.

If your child is 2 to 17 years old, they can get a free nasal spray flu vaccine in NSW instead, for a limited time. It is gentle, painless, and needle-free.

Clinics run Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm as a drop in service, or book in advance online or by phone:

CHW - 0472 597 740 - Clinic 2, Outpatients Clinic, Level 2
SCH - (02) 9382 1154 - Children’s Outpatient Department, Building C, Level 0

After-hours flu vaccinations are also available (appointments required):
Mondays and Thursdays 4pm –7:30pm
Saturdays 8:30am – 1:30pm

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Cnr Hawkesbury Road And Hainsworth St
Greystanes, NSW
2145

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